Super 'ST' Sounds: Exploring Consonant Blends!

English Language Arts Grades 1st Grade 12:33 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the 'ST' consonant blend! We'll discover words that start with 'ST' and practice saying them clearly. Get ready to sound out words like 'star,' 'stop,' and 'stem'!

Video Resource

English Language - Grade 1: Consonant Blends - 'ST'

Guyana Learning Channel

Duration: 12:33
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Key Concepts

  • Consonant Blends
  • Phoneme Blending
  • Decoding Words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the 'ST' consonant blend in words.
  • Students will be able to pronounce words beginning with the 'ST' blend.
  • Students will be able to decode simple words containing the 'ST' blend.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what a consonant blend is. Briefly explain that a consonant blend is when two consonants are next to each other and you can hear both sounds. Introduce the 'ST' blend and tell them they will be learning about words that start with that sound.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video: English Language - Grade 1: Consonant Blends - 'ST'.
  • Word Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, write a list of 'ST' words on the board (e.g., star, stop, stem, step, stick, stamp). Go through each word, saying it slowly and emphasizing the 'ST' sound. Have the students repeat each word after you.
  • Sentence Building (10 mins)
    Create simple sentences using the 'ST' words (e.g., 'The star is bright.', 'I will stop at the store.', 'The stem is green.'). Read each sentence aloud and have the students repeat. Ask students to create their own sentences using 'ST' words.
  • Activity: Picture Matching (10 mins)
    Prepare picture cards of 'ST' words and the written words on separate cards. Have the students match the picture to the correct word. This can be done individually or in small groups.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'ST' Sound Hunt
    Give students a short, simple story or poem. Ask them to highlight or circle all the words they can find that start with the 'ST' blend. Afterwards, discuss what words they found.
  • 'ST' Word Creation
    Write the letters 'ST' on the board. Ask students to brainstorm different words that can be made by adding letters after 'ST'. Write down the words as they are suggested (e.g., star, stop, stem). Discuss the meaning of each word.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words do you know that start with 'ST'?
  • Can you hear the /s/ and /t/ sounds in 'ST' words?
  • Why is it important to learn about consonant blends?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Decoding Skills
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word starts with the 'ST' blend?

Correct Answer: Stop

Question 2:

What sound do you hear at the beginning of 'star'?

Correct Answer: ST

Question 3:

Which picture shows something that starts with 'ST'?

Correct Answer: A picture of a stone

Question 4:

Is 'stamp' a word with the 'ST' blend?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Which of these is NOT a word with the 'ST' blend?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 6:

Which sentence has a word that starts with 'ST'?

Correct Answer: The store is open.

Question 7:

What two letters make the 'ST' blend?

Correct Answer: ST

Question 8:

Is 'steak' a word with a ST blend?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

Which word does not have an ST blend?

Correct Answer: Shop

Question 10:

What is the second letter in ST?

Correct Answer: T

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The _____ is shining brightly in the sky. (starts with ST)

Correct Answer: star

Question 2:

I will _____ playing when the bell rings. (starts with ST)

Correct Answer: stop

Question 3:

A flower has a _____. (starts with ST)

Correct Answer: stem

Question 4:

We use a _____ to mail a letter. (starts with ST)

Correct Answer: stamp

Question 5:

I can _____ the blocks on top of each other. (starts with ST)

Correct Answer: stack

Question 6:

A _____ is used to walk with

Correct Answer: stick

Question 7:

I can turn on the _____ light

Correct Answer: street

Question 8:

I like to eat ____ with butter

Correct Answer: steak

Question 9:

The tree is very _____

Correct Answer: strong

Question 10:

The opposite of weak is _____

Correct Answer: strong

Educational Standards

1.2.PA.4:Students will blend phonemes to form spoken words with 4-6 phonemes, including consonant blends (e.g., /s/ /t/ /r/ /i/ /ng/ = string). 1.2.PWS.1:Students will blend and decode two-phoneme and three-phoneme words. 1.2.F.2:Students will read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

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